Re: RE:[IP] Temporary disuse of pump?

Hello Linda. . .
I've gone on "pump vacation" twice in the past 6 years. Just felt like a break, if you know what I mean! I went back on MDI using humalog and Ultra. My Doc is used to me so she didn't raise an eyebrow. I remained in good (decent?) control and actually lost some weight. After about a month or two I went back on the pump. I've recently gotten a new set of pumps and am using Ultraflex infusion sets . . . LOVE THEM! so probably won't take another vacation anytime soon. ;-) Having super comfortable infusion sets really make a diff for me.
Take Care
Peg W
>
> From: Linda Bork <email @ redacted>
> Date: 2002/04/09 Tue PM 01:36:24 EDT
> To: email @ redacted
> CC: Pumpers <email @ redacted>
> Subject: RE:[IP] Temporary disuse of pump?
>
> original message:
> Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 14:47:32 -0500
> From: "Cheri Godwin" <email @ redacted>
> Subject: [IP] Temporary disuse of pump?
>
> Hi:
>
> Has anyone out there ever temporarily gone off the pump, or considered
> doing it, for a brief amount of time?
>
> If so, what was your reason? What was your experience with BS control
> during that time? Did it meet your expectations? What was your doctor's
> perspective?
>
> I have been on a pump for about 2 1/2 years (and diabetic for 39 years)
> and am thinking I would like to take about a month off from using the
> pump (with my doctor's support) to allow my skin in the abdominal area
> to heal (this never seems to totally happen for me).
>
> After yet another infusion cannula "causing" a blood vessel break
> resulting in horrendous black/blue splotches, I'd like to give this a
> try and am wondering what others might have experienced....
>
>
> Cheri Godwin
> email @ redacted
>
> ----------
> My answer:
> Cheri,
> If you want to let your abdomen heal, just start using a different area. Don't give up the
> freedom the pump gives you. If you use multiple basal rates, there is no long acting insulin that
> will give you the same effect.
> I have pumped for 6 1/2 years. I stopped using my abdomen completely. I now use my thighs and
> the area of my behind that I can comfortably reach (I insert silhouettes manually - did not like
> the sil serter). I also use an area that is really on my side, between my waist and the top of my
> leg (I'm not sure what to call that area).
> I can't imagine ever giving up my pump!
> Linda
>
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